At El Loro Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria, the vibrant flavors of Mexico come alive in every dish. Located at 401 N Nokomis NE, this family-owned eatery has garnered rave reviews for its quick service and authentic fare. Customers frequently commend the homemade street tacos, succulent carnitas, and perfectly grilled steak and chicken, making it a standout choice for Mexican cuisine in Minnesota.
Paul Folkert aptly declares it the “best of Minnesota,” while 'em starrr' emphasizes the great value and delightful meals despite a language barrier. The restaurant's warm atmosphere further enhances the dining experience, with Desirae Silva praising the tamales and combo meals as a great value for the taste and quality. T. Chandler McQueen’s favorite, the carnitas burrito, showcases a unique twist by crisping the pork before wrapping it up, a recommendation that elevates flavor and texture.
With freshly made tortilla chips and a selection of Mexican beers, including Modello and Dos Equis, El Loro feels like a true escape to the South. The staff's capability shines through, as noted by Bethany Dickey, who highlights their excellent service during a large family gathering. El Loro isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Mexican culinary culture, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Whether dining in or grabbing takeout, this spot is worth a visit for any taco enthusiast.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Happy-hour drinks
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For El Loro Mexican Restaurant Alexandria
Paul Folkert (SimplyPaul)
Jun 23,2025
Quick service and great homemade food. You want South of the border street tacos, carnitas, steak, or chicken are all awesome. Best of Minnesota.
em starrr
May 3,2025
I went with my Boyfriend to eat today it was Amazing we really enjoyed the meals for a great price!! I'd Like to Apologize, for the Laguage barrier I feel so bad cuz we couldn't understand eachother.. I'm Native American and Look Exactly like the Employees. So it's Easy to mistake me as Latino. Over Alll AMAZING FOOOD!!!!
Desirae Silva
Apr 26,2025
Always a wonderful place to stop in, and enjoy a fast and delicious Hispanic meal, with an atmosphere to boot. Would highly recommend, for food and service. The alexandria location off of Nokomis is my favorite location. Tamales are tasty, combo meals are excellent and a bamg for your buck. Worth a try and a return! Would HIGHLY recommend the restaurant and location.
T. Chandler McQueen
Apr 20,2025
I'm happy ordering about anything here. My favorite dish here is the carnitas burrito. It is the best when you ask them to crisp the carnitas on the grill a little before adding it to the burrito. They'll gladly do this for you. It really brings out the flavor, and creates a great texture. It comes topped with their signature cheese sauce on which I pour on a blend of both picante sauces they offer to spice it up to being so good. They have multiple Mexican beers on tap including Modello, Pacifica, and Dos Equis. Margaritas come pre-blended or poured with your choice of tequila. El Loro is a family owned restaurant with locations here and in the Twin Cities. I have been to a few of them. In Alexandria, they serve some of the best Mexican food in town. Tortilla chips are freshly made. Service is prompt. El Loro is a great place to eat or to wet your whistle.
Bethany Dickey
Apr 5,2025
We were in town for a funeral and a huge group of family (17 children, 10 adults) stopped to eat. The food was excellent and the staff super nice and never flustered. I am very impressed and would recommend it anytime!
K B
Mar 26,2025
Awesome food Friendly people and good service the best Mexican restaurant in town
Troy Wampole
Mar 16,2025
Great Restaurant, salsa was flavorful and the chips were fresh. I had the taco special (ok 2 of them) I got asada and pastor, both were awesome. The waiter was very attentive and the restaurant was clean.
Tyson Willis
Mar 8,2025
Excellent. We were seated right away, always had a beverage and chips and the food was great. The waitstaff was also very friendly.
Reviews For El Loro Mexican Restaurant Alexandria